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[00:00:04.76] No matter who you are, the two things you want to think about in picking the best walking shoe for you are comfort and stability. So comfort relates to cushioning in the shoe and stability relates to the footbed and the traction of the shoe.
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[00:00:19.25] Shorter walks on smooth trails.
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[00:00:20.18] So looking at a few walking shoes we have here today, we can start with the L.L.Bean walking shoe. It is great for short walks with smooth terrain, pavement, or well-groomed trails. It's great for casual walks with friends. And another great feature is it's ultra-light.
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[00:00:36.53] Longer walks on varied terrain.
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[00:00:36.95] So if you're an avid walker, clocking a few miles a day, you will want something more like the HOKA that has better cushioning, that you can see along the bottom in the heel and through the footbed.
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[00:00:47.21] She points to the deep heel and footbed of a walking shoe.
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[00:00:47.63] The New Balances also have great cushioning as well. So it'll keep you comfortable longer-- on long walks.
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[00:00:53.99] Depending on how adventurous your walks are and what kind of terrain you're encountering, you might want to try a hiker.
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[00:01:00.68] This is the Vista Hiker. It's the newest in our lineup of hiking shoes, and it's great. It's versatile. It's flexible. It has some cushioning. And it will get you from town to trail looking great.
[00:01:11.42] You can check out these styles online, or we would love to see you in-store to help fit you for your best walking shoe to help you get outside and enjoy.
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[00:01:22.19] A group hikes over a mountain summit. One of the hikers leaps onto the path while the sun shines behind them.
Find Your Stride
Step one when shopping for a walking or hiking shoe: consider what you’ll be doing outside and the amount of comfort – or cushioning – and stability you’ll need. The most stable shoes will have a more supportive footbed and plenty of traction, and are best suited for walking or hiking on rougher terrain.
Shorter Walks On Smooth Trails
Our most basic walking shoes are perfect for casual walks with friends and family on terrain that doesn’t pose many challenges, like pavement or flat, well-groomed trails. Consider these your do-it-all pair of sneakers – something cushioned, ultralight and flexible that allows you to move comfortably through everything from daily errands to light exercise.
Longer Walks On Varied Terrain
If you’re an avid walker clocking a few miles a day, look for a walking shoe with better cushioning, which you’ll be able to identify in the added thickness along the bottom, through the heel and in the footbed of the shoe. This is the key to keeping you comfortable as you rack up the mileage on your walks.
Hiking Shoes For More Adventurous Walks
Casual hikers will want to consider a hiking shoe that combines trail-ready ruggedness with all the best aspects of our walking shoes: stability and flexibility for uneven terrain, cushioning to keep you from feeling rocks and other rugged features underfoot, and traction to give you plenty of grip. Many of our hikers have versatile low-profile designs that perform on the trail and look great off of it.
